Based on Sheffield University research, it’s estimated the proposed 50p price will cut harmful drinking by half and cut alcohol-related hospital admissions by 1,300.

Health Secretary, Vaughan Gething (Lab, Cardiff S. & Penarth), said:

“The higher the level of MUP that is chosen, the greater the proportion of purchased alcohol that is captured and the greater the estimated impact on alcohol-related harms.

However, there is a trade-off, as there is also a greater impact on moderate drinkers, particularly moderate drinkers in the more deprived groups. After careful consideration and on balance, my preference is that the initial level of the MUP should be set at 50p. But we will now gather views from individuals, businesses, public bodies and interested parties about the Welsh Government’s preferred price of 50p.”